Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
18 Allamanda Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fairfield City Council Local Planning Scheme or equivalent Queensland City Plan
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Fairfield offers a strong mix of public, Catholic, and independent schooling options. The local public schools (Fairfield State School and Fairfield State High School) serve the catchment, while nearby Catholic institutions like St Mary's Primary and Patrician Brothers College provide established alternatives. The area is well-serviced for families seeking diverse educational pathways.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Fairfield are typically zoned for Fairfield State School (primary) and Fairfield State High School (secondary); verification with the QLD Education Department is essential.
Nearby schools
Fairfield State School
In catchmentFairfield State High School
In catchmentSt Mary's Primary School, Fairfield
Lourdes Hill College
Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield
Yeronga State Secondary College
St Edmund's College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
18 Allamanda Street, Fairfield is located in a residential area with moderate accessibility to major arterial routes. Traffic conditions are typically light to moderate, with increased congestion during peak hours on adjacent main roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Fairfield Road and Anzac Avenue, with potential delays for vehicles accessing the Ipswich Motorway. Local residential streets experience light congestion during school drop-off/pick-up times.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest local bus stops serviced by Translink buses. Fairfield railway station is approximately 1.5km away, providing access to Brisbane suburban rail network.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: UQ Lakes stop C (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
UQ Lakes stop C
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Villa St at Yeronga High School
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Park Rd at Memorial Park
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Ipswich Rd at Venner - Waterton, stop 24
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Ipswich Rd at Venner - Waterton, stop 24
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Hawken Dr at Picardy Street, stop 31
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Hawken Dr at Picardy Street, stop 31
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UQ Chancellor's Place, zone E
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Boomerang Rd W at St Lucia South near Hawken Dr
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Hawken Dr at Hawken Villiage, stop 30
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Flood Risk
Fairfield, QLD is located within the Brisbane River floodplain and has experienced significant inundation during major flood events, including the 2011 and 2022 floods. Properties in this suburb are subject to Brisbane City Council's flood overlay mapping and are generally classified as high-risk, requiring strict compliance with local flood-resilience planning controls.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements relative to Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP event
- •Filling and excavation restrictions in flood-prone areas
- •Requirement for flood-compatible building materials and wet-proofing below floor level
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for new development or material change of use
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Fairfield is an outer western suburb of Brisbane with predominantly low-density residential development and minimal bushland. While some scattered eucalypts and garden vegetation exist, the suburb does not fall within Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping under SPP/SP3. Properties in Fairfield typically carry low bushfire risk, though individual lots with significant tree coverage should be assessed for local fuel load management.
Crime & Safety
Fairfield, QLD experiences crime rates moderately above Queensland state averages, with property-related offences and assault being the primary categories. The suburb shows relatively stable crime trends with persistent challenges in theft and break-and-enter incidents. Community safety initiatives and local police presence continue to address these ongoing concerns.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Fairfield is experiencing moderate infill development activity driven by its proximity to the railway station and western Brisbane urban renewal focus. Development is concentrated on medium-density residential, mixed-use station precincts and local retail upgrades, with supporting infrastructure projects. Council pipeline reflects steady demand for townhouses and apartment buildings rather than large-scale master-planned estates.
Fairfield Station Precinct Renewal
0.2 kmTransit-oriented development around Fairfield railway station with residential apartments, retail and community facilities as part of Queensland Government urban renewal initiatives.
Determination: 2026
Recent residential DA - Multi-unit complex
0.8 kmMedium-density apartment development responding to infill housing demand in established Fairfield suburbs.
Residential subdivision - Local estate
2.1 kmSmall-to-medium residential estate on fringe land with typical townhouse and dual-occupancy mix.
Local infrastructure upgrade - Roads and drainage
1.5 kmCouncil-led local road, stormwater and active transport upgrades supporting population growth in western Brisbane corridor.
Commercial/retail DA - Local shopping precinct
0.6 kmNeighbourhood shopping centre redevelopment with mixed retail, food and service tenancies.
Heritage & Conservation
Fairfield is a suburban locality in the Brisbane area with modest heritage significance. The suburb contains some early-20th-century institutional buildings and transport infrastructure of local interest, but lacks a formal heritage conservation area or widespread heritage overlays typical of inner-city suburbs.
Nearby Heritage Items